Landis Regains Tour Lead Hunt With Alpine Stage Win
Floyd Landis surged back into the Tour de France title chase by winning the final Alpine stage in Morzine, climbing from 11th to within 30 seconds of the overall leader Oscar Pereira. Team CSC’s Sastre trailed by 12 seconds, as Landis moved up to third overall after Thursday’s dramatic ascent.
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Palmetto Golf Club to host SCGA Amateur Championship
Tradition-rich Palmetto Golf Club in Palmetto will host the 75th South Carolina Golf Association Amateur Championship August 3-6. SCGA executive director Lathrop and head pro Tom Moore praise the course’s history and welcome. The field includes 147 players with 45 exempt and 102 qualifiers from four state courses.
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Woods Narrowly Trails McDowell At British Open
Tiger Woods opens with a 67 at Hoylake one behind Graeme McDowell who shot 66 to break the course record. Woods battled rain and quirky greens including a par save from 30 inches and an eagle 25 feet. McDowell, aided by six birdies, leads as a crusty, drying links face new weather challenges at the British Open.
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Braves bolster bullpen with veteran closer Wickman
Atlanta traded for Bob Wickman to shore up the bullpen as the team pursues a playoff surge. The 37 year old righty has 15 18 saves this season and tied the AL lead last year with 45. Wickman joins ahead of a weekend series in Philadelphia after a long pursuit by GM John Schuerholz.
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Different atmosphere surrounds North Augusta O-Zone All-Stars
North Augusta’s 12 year old team shifts to O Zone rules. Coach Randy Lamb says baserunners lead off and other elder league adjustments create real baseball and prep for Pony League. O Zone pitches from 50 feet and basepaths are 10 feet shorter. passed balls allow advance on a third strike. balks are penalized.
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